VASILIOS
“Vasilios! Vasilios! Wake up!”
I suddenly sat up as soon as my eyes opened, out of breath. I looked beside me with Mahalia looking at me with concern. I blinked a few times before I realized I was dreaming. Such a relief! I couldn’t help but pull her to me, wrapping my strong arms around her soft and warm body. There was nothing on my mind but being thankful to her God that it was all a dream.
“My Kar!” I whispered, hugging her so close to me that she groaned a little in protest.
“It’s past breakfast time. I thought I’d let you sleep more,” she said when I slowly let her go of my embrace. “What happened to you? Had a nightmare?”
I swallowed, nodding to her. “You’re my wife now, aren’t you
